Video Announcements and Commercials - Revision history

Kris at 20:35, 21 July 2026

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	* Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length and should not exceed 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should rarely exceed 45 seconds.		* Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length and should not exceed 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should rarely exceed 45 seconds.
	* You are required to create videos weeks before your event and submit them for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.		* You are required to create videos weeks before your event and submit them for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.
	* Videos should be uploaded to the Google Shared Drive “Sunday Video Announcements.” Post in the Slack channel “#task-videoannouncements” that you have uploaded the video, including the desired starting/ending dates and any text to be added when the video is posted to Facebook, including links to registrations.		* '''Videos should be uploaded to the Google Shared Drive “Sunday Video Announcements.” Post in the Slack channel “#task-videoannouncements” that you have uploaded the video, including the desired starting/ending dates and any text to be added when the video is posted to Facebook, including links to registrations.'''
	* Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times, depending on time availability.		* Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times, depending on time availability.
	* Unless otherwise requested, your video will be posted to our Facebook page weekly until the event or the ending date you submitted.		* Unless otherwise requested, your video will be posted to our Facebook page weekly until the event or the ending date you submitted.

Kris at 20:32, 21 July 2026

2026-07-21T20:32:57Z

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	* Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length and should not exceed 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should rarely exceed 45 seconds.		* Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length and should not exceed 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should rarely exceed 45 seconds.
	* You are required to create videos weeks before your event and submit them for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.		* You are required to create videos weeks before your event and submit them for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.
	* Videos should be uploaded to the Google Shared Drive “Sunday Video Announcements.” Post in the Slack channel ~~“directors~~-~~and-videos”~~ that you have uploaded the video, including the desired starting/ending dates and any text to be added when the video is posted to Facebook, including links to registrations.		* Videos should be uploaded to the Google Shared Drive “Sunday Video Announcements.” Post in the Slack channel “#task-videoannouncements” that you have uploaded the video, including the desired starting/ending dates and any text to be added when the video is posted to Facebook, including links to registrations.
	* Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times, depending on time availability.		* Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times, depending on time availability.
	* Unless otherwise requested, your video will be posted to our Facebook page weekly until the event or the ending date you submitted.		* Unless otherwise requested, your video will be posted to our Facebook page weekly until the event or the ending date you submitted.

Kris: /* Video Recording Policies */

2025-04-15T16:33:14Z

Video Recording Policies

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	* Be cautious of surrounding noises when recording and avoid large rooms with echoes.		* Be cautious of surrounding noises when recording and avoid large rooms with echoes.
	* Make any text in the video larger than you think necessary, and then enlarge it further. Fine print cannot be easily seen, so don’t waste the space.		* Make any text in the video larger than you think necessary, and then enlarge it further. Fine print cannot be easily seen, so don’t waste the space.
			* Be aware that videos with all music or small print may not be viewable by everyone. Make sure to speak over photos, especially for important information such as the date, time, and place.
	* Avoid using phrases such as “at the end of the month,” “next week,” “next month,” “this morning,” “today,” or other time-related phrases. Use specific dates and times instead to allow for multiple playings of your video.		* Avoid using phrases such as “at the end of the month,” “next week,” “next month,” “this morning,” “today,” or other time-related phrases. Use specific dates and times instead to allow for multiple playings of your video.
	* Avoid lengthy periods of music, non-speaking parts, or showing many photos without a voice overlay, which benefits those who rely on audio information.		* Avoid lengthy periods of music, non-speaking parts, or showing many photos without a voice overlay, which benefits those who rely on audio information.

Kris at 23:22, 5 June 2024

2024-06-05T23:22:19Z

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	* Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length and should not exceed 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should rarely exceed 45 seconds.		* Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length and should not exceed 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should rarely exceed 45 seconds.
	* You are required to create videos weeks before your event and submit them for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.		* You are required to create videos weeks before your event and submit them for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.
	* Videos should be uploaded to the Google Shared Drive ~~[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ABW6SYxWtEuDUk9PVA~~ “Sunday Video Announcements.”] Post in the Slack channel “directors-and-videos” that you have uploaded the video, including the desired starting/ending dates and any text to be added when the video is posted to Facebook, including links to registrations.		* Videos should be uploaded to the Google Shared Drive “Sunday Video Announcements.” Post in the Slack channel “directors-and-videos” that you have uploaded the video, including the desired starting/ending dates and any text to be added when the video is posted to Facebook, including links to registrations.
	* Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times, depending on time availability.		* Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times, depending on time availability.
	* Unless otherwise requested, your video will be posted to our Facebook page weekly until the event or the ending date you submitted.		* Unless otherwise requested, your video will be posted to our Facebook page weekly until the event or the ending date you submitted.

Kris at 23:21, 5 June 2024

2024-06-05T23:21:26Z

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	== Video Recording Policies ==		== Video Recording Policies ==
	* The purpose of video announcements should be to advertise an event or need, not to focus on a person or place.		* The purpose of video announcements should be to advertise an event or need, not to focus on a person or place.
	* The entire video announcement section of the Sunday service, including all video announcements, commercials, and offerings, can be no longer than 10 minutes total unless prior approval is given by the senior pastor. Therefore, keep your announcement as short as possible.		* The entire video announcement section of the Sunday service, including all video announcements, commercials, and offerings, can be no longer than 10 minutes total unless prior approval is given by the senior pastor. Therefore, please keep your announcement as short as possible to allow room for all announcements.
	* You are required to create videos XX weeks before your event and submit them for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.		* Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length and should not exceed 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should rarely exceed 45 seconds.
	* Videos should be uploaded to the Google Shared Drive “Sunday Video Announcements.” Post in the Slack channel “directors-and-videos” that you have uploaded the video, including the desired starting/ending dates and any text to be added when the video is posted to Facebook, including links to registrations.		* You are required to create videos weeks before your event and submit them for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.
			* Videos should be uploaded to the Google Shared Drive [https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0ABW6SYxWtEuDUk9PVA “Sunday Video Announcements.”] Post in the Slack channel “directors-and-videos” that you have uploaded the video, including the desired starting/ending dates and any text to be added when the video is posted to Facebook, including links to registrations.
	* Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times, depending on time availability.		* Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times, depending on time availability.
	* Unless otherwise requested, your video will be posted to our Facebook page weekly until the event or the ending date you submitted.		* Unless otherwise requested, your video will be posted to our Facebook page weekly until the event or the ending date you submitted.
	* Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length and should not exceed 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should rarely exceed 45 seconds.
	* Videos should be recorded in landscape orientation (widescreen) and 720 dpi is sufficient. HD quality is not necessary.		* Videos should be recorded in landscape orientation (widescreen) and 720 dpi is sufficient. HD quality is not necessary.
	* Use a quality camera for your videos.		* Use a quality camera for your videos.

Kris at 23:15, 5 June 2024

2024-06-05T23:15:28Z

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	== Understanding the Difference between a Video Announcement and a Video Commercial ==		== Understanding the Difference between a Video Announcement and a Video Commercial ==
	There are two approaches to making a video for Sunday services and social media: Video Announcements and Video Commercials.		There are two approaches to making a video for Sunday services and social media: Video Announcements and Video Commercials.
			<ul>
	=== 1. Video Announcement ===		=== 1. Video Announcement ===
	A simple recording, often done in selfie mode, where the director or volunteer communicates facts about an event. These should be quick to record, simple to repeat, and short. They require minimal editing, graphics, music, etc.		<ul>A simple recording, often done in selfie mode, where the director or volunteer communicates facts about an event. These should be quick to record, simple to repeat, and short. They require minimal editing, graphics, music, etc.
			</ul>
	=== 2. Video Commercial ===		=== 2. Video Commercial ===
	A structured and layered recording that may include a selfie recording but will also feature multiple angles, music, photos, and more. Video Commercials take longer to produce and should be reserved for the most important events in a department.		<ul>A structured and layered recording that may include a selfie recording but will also feature multiple angles, music, photos, and more. Video Commercials take longer to produce and should be reserved for the most important events in a department.
			</ul></ul>
	== When to Use a Video Announcement ==		== When to Use a Video Announcement ==
	Most announcements should be Video Announcements. This streamlines the announcement process, making it easier to record and distribute information. These should be short, quick, and easy to understand. They should take no more than 15 minutes to produce in total and should be completed in no more than three takes.		<ul>Most announcements should be Video Announcements. This streamlines the announcement process, making it easier to record and distribute information. These should be short, quick, and easy to understand. They should take no more than 15 minutes to produce in total and should be completed in no more than three takes.
			</ul>
	== When to use a Video Commercial ==		== When to use a Video Commercial ==
	~~VVideo~~ Commercials are intended for the most important events. Creating and editing a Video Commercial takes time, requiring attention to volume levels, proper photo releases, etc. Commercials should be used only for the largest and most impactful events.		<ul>Video Commercials are intended for the most important events. Creating and editing a Video Commercial takes time, requiring attention to volume levels, proper photo releases, etc. Commercials should be used only for the largest and most impactful events.
			</ul>
	== Video Recording Policies ==		== Video Recording Policies ==
	* The purpose of video announcements should be to advertise an event or need, not to focus on a person or place.		* The purpose of video announcements should be to advertise an event or need, not to focus on a person or place.

Kris at 23:04, 5 June 2024

2024-06-05T23:04:32Z

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Kris: minor changes as stated in slack and typos

2022-08-10T17:06:38Z

minor changes as stated in slack and typos

PastorLance: /* Video Recording Policies */

2022-08-10T15:49:33Z

Video Recording Policies

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	The purpose of video announcements should be to advertise your event or need.		The purpose of video announcements should be to advertise your event or need.

	Video Announcement ~~time~~ can be no longer than 10 minutes total unless prior approval is given by pastor.		The Entire Video Announcement section of the Sunday service can be no longer than 10 minutes total unless prior approval is given by the senior pastor.

	You are required on the event sheets to create videos XX weeks before your event. You should submit the videos for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.		You are required on the event sheets to create videos XX weeks before your event. You should submit the videos for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.
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	Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times		Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times

	Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length. They should never be longer than 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor.		Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length. They should never be longer than 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should almost never exceed 45 seconds.

	Videos should be recorded in landscape orientation (widescreen) and 720 dpi is good enough. It doesn’t have to be HD quality.		Videos should be recorded in landscape orientation (widescreen) and 720 dpi is good enough. It doesn’t have to be HD quality.

	Please use a quality camera to take your videos~~. If you want to include multiple angles make sure you use the same camera to shoot the various angles and then edit them together in computer software~~.		Please use a quality camera to take your videos.

	~~Any music used on~~ the ~~video must~~ be ~~public domain~~ or ~~copyright free~~. ~~Do not use pre-recorded tracks of any copyrighted song~~.		Use good lighting. Shoot outdoors in the daylight whenever possible.

			Make any text larger than you think it should be and then make it even larger than that. Fine print cannot be seen so don’t waste the space.

			Be careful in using phrases such as “at the end of the month,” “next week,” “next month,” “this morning” “today,” or other time related phrases. Use specific dates and times instead.

	~~Music volume should be low~~ to ~~be able~~ to ~~hear the words spoken. Fade the music at the end unless your music piece was meant for~~ the ~~length of your announcement~~.		=== Policies for More Detailed Announcements and Commercials ===
			If you want to include multiple angles make sure you use the same camera to shoot the various angles and then edit them together in computer software.

	~~Consider~~ using ~~captions for videos that have distracting noises or ones that have muffled audio~~.		Any music used on the video must be public domain or copyright free. Do not use pre-recorded tracks of any copyrighted song. This can cause our streaming license to be banned and hinder us from using social media in the future.

	~~Use good lighting~~. ~~Shoot outdoors in~~ the ~~daylight whenever possible~~.		Music volume should be low to be able to hear the words spoken. Fade the music at the end unless your music piece was meant for the length of your announcement. Due to the subwoofers, the music volume should be lower than most usually think.

	~~Make any text larger than you think it should be and then make it even larger than~~ that~~. Fine print cannot be seen so don’t waste the space~~.		Consider using captions for videos that have distracting noises or ones that have muffled audio.

	Be careful in using phrases such as “at the end of the month,” “next week,” “next month,” “this morning” “today,” or other time related phrases. Use specific dates and times instead.

	Pick one form for contacting, ie: phone, email, text, etc. as people can be confused as to which form to use.		Pick one form for contacting, ie: phone, email, text, etc. as people can be confused as to which form to use.

PastorLance at 15:45, 10 August 2022

2022-08-10T15:45:12Z

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	# It helps break up the motonoy of having one person share all the important announcements at the church		# It helps break up the motonoy of having one person share all the important announcements at the church
	# It steamlines the announcement time because videos can be trimmed, edited, and kept short		# It steamlines the announcement time because videos can be trimmed, edited, and kept short
	# 4. It maintains consistency from service to service so no one forgets to say something if doing it live.		# It maintains consistency from service to service so no one forgets to say something if doing it live.
	# 5. It showcases the variety of individuals that lead at Tree of Life so the community always sees the church as more than one leader, oftentimes being people who would historically not be seen as leaders based on the age, gender, race, etc.		# It showcases the variety of individuals that lead at Tree of Life so the community always sees the church as more than one leader, oftentimes being people who would historically not be seen as leaders based on the age, gender, race, etc.

	== Understanding the Difference between a Video Announcement and a Video Commercial ==		== Understanding the Difference between a Video Announcement and a Video Commercial ==

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	Tree of Life utilizes video recordings for the following reasons:		Tree of Life utilizes video recordings for the following reasons:

	# It educates Sunday attendees and ~~facebook~~ followers of upcoming events and activities that are happening at Tree of Life.		# It educates Sunday attendees and Facebook followers of upcoming events and activities that are happening at Tree of Life.
	# It helps break up the ~~motonoy~~ of having one person share all the important announcements at the church		#To cast vision to our department, ministry or event and to recruit volunteers.
	# It ~~steamlines~~ the announcement time because videos can be trimmed, edited, and kept short		# It helps break up the monotony of having one person share all the important announcements at the church
			# It streamlines the announcement time because videos can be trimmed, edited, and kept short
	# It maintains consistency from service to service so no one forgets to say something if doing it live.		# It maintains consistency from service to service so no one forgets to say something if doing it live.
	# It showcases the variety of individuals that lead at Tree of Life so the community always sees the church as more than one leader, oftentimes being people who would historically not be seen as leaders based on the age, gender, race, etc.		# It showcases the variety of individuals that lead at Tree of Life so the community always sees the church as more than one leader, oftentimes being people who would historically not be seen as leaders based on the age, gender, race, etc.

	== Understanding the Difference between a Video Announcement and a Video Commercial ==		== Understanding the Difference between a Video Announcement and a Video Commercial ==
	There are two approaches toward making a video to be played on Sunday and social media. We categorize them into two different types		There are two approaches toward making a video to be played on Sunday and social media. We categorize them into two different types: a Video Announcement and a Video Commercial

	=== A Video Announcement ===		=== A Video Announcement ===
	This is a simple recording, often done in selfie mode, of the director or volunteer simply communicating facts about an event. These should be quick to record, simple to repeat, and short. They require almost no editing, graphics, music, etc.		This is a simple recording, often done in selfie mode, of the director or volunteer simply communicating facts about an event. These should be quick to record, simple to repeat, and short. They require almost no editing, graphics, music, etc.

	=== A Video Commercial ===		=== A Video Commercial ===
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	== When to Use a Video Announcement ==		== When to Use a Video Announcement ==
	Most announcements should be a video announcement. This will streamline the announcement process that will make it easier to record and distribute the information. These should be short, quick, easy to understand. They should not take more than 15 minutes to produce in its entirety.		Most announcements should be a video announcement. This will streamline the announcement process that will make it easier to record and distribute the information. These should be short, quick, easy to understand. They should not take more than 15 minutes to produce in its entirety nor should you use more than 3 takes to produce it.

	== When to use a Video Commercial ==		== When to use a Video Commercial ==
	Video commercials are intended for the most important events. It takes ~~take~~ to create and edit a video commercial. One needs to make sure that the volume levels are good, that proper photo releases are used, etc. Commercials should be used only for the largest most impactful events.		Video commercials are intended for the most important events. It takes time to create and edit a video commercial. One needs to make sure that the volume levels are good, that proper photo releases are used, etc. Commercials should be used only for the largest most impactful events.

	== Video Recording Policies ==		== Video Recording Policies ==
	The purpose of video announcements should be to advertise your event or need.		The purpose of video announcements should be to advertise your event or need.

	The Entire Video Announcement section of the Sunday service can be no longer than 10 minutes total unless prior approval is given by the senior pastor.		The Entire Video Announcement section of the Sunday service, including all video announcements, commercials and offering, can be no longer than 10 minutes total unless prior approval is given by the senior pastor.

	You are required on the event sheets to create videos XX weeks before your event. You should submit the videos for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.		You are required on the event sheets to create videos XX weeks before your event. You should submit the videos for broadcast at least 6 weeks in advance.

	Videos should be uploaded to the Google Shared Drive “Sunday Video Announcements” then post in the Slack channel “directors-and-videos” when you want the starting date to be. Most videos need updated a week or two before the event.		Videos should be uploaded to the Google Shared Drive “Sunday Video Announcements” then post in the Slack channel “directors-and-videos” when you want the starting date to be. Most videos need updated a week or two before the event. Please add any text that you might want included when the video gets posted to Facebook including any links to registrations.

	Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times		Videos will be shown at least 2 times and no more than 6 times if time allows.

			Unless otherwise requested, your video will get posted to our Facebook page weekly until your event or ending date submitted.

	Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length. They should never be longer than 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should almost never exceed 45 seconds.		Videos should be 45 seconds to 1 minute in length. They should never be longer than 1:30 unless you have prior permission from the pastor. Video Announcements should almost never exceed 45 seconds.

	Videos should be recorded in landscape orientation (widescreen) and 720 dpi is good enough. It doesn’t have to be HD quality.		Videos should be recorded in '''landscape orientation''' (widescreen) and 720 dpi is good enough. It doesn’t have to be HD quality.

	Please use a quality camera to take your videos.		Please use a quality camera to take your videos.
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	Make any text larger than you think it should be and then make it even larger than that. Fine print cannot be seen so don’t waste the space.		Make any text larger than you think it should be and then make it even larger than that. Fine print cannot be seen so don’t waste the space.

	Be careful in using phrases such as “at the end of the month,” “next week,” “next month,” “this morning” “today,” or other time related phrases. Use specific dates and times instead.		Be careful in using phrases such as “at the end of the month,” “next week,” “next month,” “this morning” “today,” or other time related phrases. Use specific dates and times instead. Otherwise your video cannot be played more than the one time you submit it for.

	=== Policies for More Detailed Announcements and Commercials ===		=== Policies for More Detailed Announcements and Commercials ===
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	Consider using captions for videos that have distracting noises or ones that have muffled audio.		Consider using captions for videos that have distracting noises or ones that have muffled audio.


	Pick one form for contacting, ie: phone, email, text, etc. as people can be confused as to which form to use.		Pick one form for contacting, ie: phone, email, text, etc. as people can be confused as to which form to use.